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Re: Curborough Sprint track anyone? [Re: chrissy] #1542227
20/06/2015 07:40
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Huw its just us there, and the previous costs are about £40

Re: Curborough Sprint track anyone? [Re: chrissy] #1542228
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Im interested pending date and cost

But what's craic?

Is it used as a circuit? is it racing or just a few at a time?
Cheers

Re: Curborough Sprint track anyone? [Re: HiraethHuw] #1542235
20/06/2015 09:33
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Originally Posted By: HiraethHuw
Is this event Spa for the masses?

No supercars, just the track and the craic. And it must be cheaper than Spa too.


but spa is a proper f1 track and is worth every penny to be able to drive it , for those that have been will understand what I mean , curborough is a sprint track so you don't get to open the coupe up like at spa but is still a fun day out with good company .

Re: Curborough Sprint track anyone? [Re: H_R] #1542238
20/06/2015 09:57
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Originally Posted By: H_R
Im interested pending date and cost

But what's craic?

Is it used as a circuit? is it racing or just a few at a time?
Cheers


check out www.curborough.co.uk

The track layout looks child-like, but its fiendishly difficult to put a good lap together - track knowledge counts for a lot but the real attribute for a good time is a car with low-down punch and good front-end grip. A stock Coupe on trackday tyres will give about the same time as a 350bhp Coupe on ordinary road tyres

Huge fun, especially in the wet, when you really get to learn about the limits

Track layout has changed this year, with a figure of eight layout available as an option


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Re: Curborough Sprint track anyone? [Re: chrissy] #1542240
20/06/2015 10:02
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A figure of eight layout sounds the better option for the coupe .

Re: Curborough Sprint track anyone? [Re: chrissy] #1542242
20/06/2015 10:13
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Is it possible to tie this in with the AGM meeting?

Re: Curborough Sprint track anyone? [Re: chrissy] #1542245
20/06/2015 10:58
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I'll be up for this if dates are ok

Re: Curborough Sprint track anyone? [Re: Countrycruising] #1542263
20/06/2015 16:24
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Originally Posted By: Countrycruising
Is it possible to tie this in with the AGM meeting?


good call Joe .

Re: Curborough Sprint track anyone? [Re: chrissy] #1542323
21/06/2015 08:07
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The figure of eight looks like fun.
Probably eliminates even more of the advantages of big power too !
That and a bit of rain please. Thanks laugh


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Re: Curborough Sprint track anyone? [Re: chrissy] #1542326
21/06/2015 08:27
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I think it will be the other way around on the figure of eight layout as your have a nice long straight for the bigger power coupes to stretch their legs but no rain please wink

Re: Curborough Sprint track anyone? [Re: chrissy] #1542368
21/06/2015 23:01
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I'm keen depending on dates.

Re: Curborough Sprint track anyone? [Re: chrissy] #1542426
22/06/2015 17:44
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Yep smile

Re: Curborough Sprint track anyone? [Re: Burbum123] #1557849
17/12/2015 17:35
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I've made another attempt to contact them about booking an FCCUK date (keen to see how the Z4 gets on), will let you know if I get a reply. smile


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Re: Curborough Sprint track anyone? [Re: Fishy_Dave] #1558098
21/12/2015 16:56
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No reply to my email but I was given a phone number and spoke to the course secretary.
Good news, we can book the circuit for a midweek date and have a good deal of flexibility with dates, however from Easter onwards it tends to be very busy.
Since FCCUK last booked the circuit things seem to have changed with regard to costs, we have two options, priced per car.

Full circuit, 10 cars = £650
Loop only (not using the start straight/curve), 15 cars = £750 approximately

They are still finalising exact figures, but this should be about right. Track time is 10am to 5pm with a mandatory 1 hour lunch break, giving 6 hours of driving time. Helmets are recommended, particularly for the full circuit, but not mandatory. I would collect and drop off the keys at the start and end of the day.

I'm happy to propose a date in March, maybe a Friday? I can rustle up additional numbers from friends and guys from the Z4 forum and Lotus Seven club if we are short?

Thoughts?


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Re: Curborough Sprint track anyone? [Re: chrissy] #1558112
21/12/2015 18:01
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Something i would like to do pending dates etc.
Easter is quite early next year! so I cant do Easter but everything else depends on work and money!
Be good to finally get out to one of these events too!

Re: Curborough Sprint track anyone? [Re: chrissy] #1558156
21/12/2015 21:58
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There was seventeen on the list back in June so,in theory, we should be able to muster ten.
However we have always had room for none members on previous visits.
I'm ok for almost any weekdays.


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Re: Curborough Sprint track anyone? [Re: chrissy] #1558197
22/12/2015 12:06
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Interested and would be in either the kit car or my Panda smile

What is the score with regards to sideways driving?

Re: Curborough Sprint track anyone? [Re: chrissy] #1558199
22/12/2015 12:08
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I'd be up for this Dave thumb

Re: Curborough Sprint track anyone? [Re: chrissy] #1558200
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Re: Curborough Sprint track anyone? [Re: ] #1558207
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Originally Posted By: elder81
Interested and would be in either the kit car or my Panda smile

What is the score with regards to sideways driving?


erm...nothing apart from the width of the track, and bugger all run off. smile

Re: Curborough Sprint track anyone? [Re: chrissy] #1558208
22/12/2015 13:20
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Won't be going sideways then lol

Re: Curborough Sprint track anyone? [Re: ] #1558210
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Originally Posted By: elder81


What is the score with regards to sideways driving?


It's to be encouraged wink


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Re: Curborough Sprint track anyone? [Re: Fishy_Dave] #1558215
22/12/2015 14:39
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Originally Posted By: Fishy_Dave
Originally Posted By: elder81


What is the score with regards to sideways driving?


It's to be encouraged wink


I might bring my TS 75 then smile

Re: Curborough Sprint track anyone? [Re: Fishy_Dave] #1558217
22/12/2015 14:44
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That is good news indeed smile

Re: Curborough Sprint track anyone? [Re: chrissy] #1558222
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I should add that it's to be encouraged by me, not sure what the official stance is. laugh

With JBT


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Re: Curborough Sprint track anyone? [Re: chrissy] #1558227
22/12/2015 16:34
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Who needs an official stance smile

Re: Curborough Sprint track anyone? [Re: ] #1558293
23/12/2015 07:22
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I'll be up for any date cool Should have a new track car by then evil

Re: Curborough Sprint track anyone? [Re: chrissy] #1558490
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Too late to join in?
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Game in the m3..

Re: Curborough Sprint track anyone? [Re: chrissy] #1558499
26/12/2015 15:26
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I'm interested.


Enjoying Coop ownership, second time round . Also enjoying RWD action in a thundering V8 E90 M3.
Re: Curborough Sprint track anyone? [Re: Sean_C] #1559639
09/01/2016 16:31
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Originally Posted By: Sean_C
I'm interested.


Me too cool

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